Tire-Derived Fuel

A CLEANER, MORE EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE

WHAT IS TIRE-DERIVED FUEL?

Tire-derived fuel is made by reducing scrap tires into shreds, typically of 1-3 inches, to burn as a fuel source. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes tire-derived fuel as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, producing the same amount of energy as oil and 25% more energy than coal. Tire- derived fuel produces less moisture, sulfur, nitrogen and ash residues, which results in lower carbon emissions for the environment.

Liberty Tire Recycling provides enough tire-derived fuel to generate 100% of the electricity needed to power a city of 150,000 people—equal to the population of Springfield, Missouri.

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Fact

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has conducted much research on the importance and value of tire-derived fuels as a cheaper, cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Tire-derived fuel produces more energy than coal—generating up to 15,000 BTUs per pound.

Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America. By recycling more than 150 million tires annually, Liberty reclaims about 2.2 billion pounds of rubber for innovative, useful products. The recycled rubber produced by Liberty is used as crumb rubber and industrial feedstock for molded products; as tire-derived fuel for industrial kilns, mills and power plants; and as rubber mulch for landscaping and playgrounds. The company maintains a network of processing plants and comprehensive door-to-door collection services.